Iranian teenager Mohammad Javad Beiranvand has dedicated his nine gold medals at the Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships to the country’s martyred soldiers, saying he hopes his future performances will bring joy to the Iranian people.

The president of Iran's Weightlifting Federation has been elected secretary general of the Central Asian Weightlifting Federation.

Iranian teenager Mohammad Javad Beiranvand claimed nine gold medals and broke three world youth records at the 2026 Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

European, Asian and American football confederations say FIFA has committed a “breach of trust” over the failed World Cup stakes plan.

Seven Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers have been ranked among the top four in their respective weight classes ahead of the 2026 World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Iran finished runner-up in the freestyle team standings at the U17 World Wrestling Championships after collecting six medals, ending just one point behind champion Russia in a dramatic finish in Baku.

UEFA has warned that football cannot continue with “secret schemes” and rushed decision-making, calling for a thorough review of FIFA’s leadership and governance.